Butter vs Pure White
Butter (PPG) and Pure White (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Butter belongs to the beige-yellow family and Pure White to the beige-greige family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 82 vs 84 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 23.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Butter vs Pure White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Butter on one side and Pure White on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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